#数字货币市场洞察 When trading in crypto, either exit early or survive for the long haul. This isn’t just a joke—it’s real.



I’ve been hustling in this market for over a decade and have seen too many beginners go all in and then disappear. The ones who last aren’t necessarily great at predictions—they have a disciplined “quit when you should” system.

Today, I’m laying out my 8 golden rules.

**Rule 1: If the big trend isn’t confirmed, no matter how tempting, don’t move.**

Jumping in just by looking at the daily chart? That’s gambling. You need to combine multiple timeframes—use daily for the main trend, 30-minute for timing. Sometimes the candlesticks look weak, but a different timeframe reveals a clear structure, and the next day it gaps up and surges. These opportunities are rare, but each one pays off handsomely.

**Rule 2: If the trend isn’t clear, watching longer is pointless.**

If the structure is messy, you might make some money going against the trend, but that’s just luck. Real trading follows the major trend—it’s cheaper and much safer.

**Rule 3: If you’re not where the hot money is, you might as well sleep.**

Short-term trading is all about following the flow of capital. If you’re trading in a cold, unpopular area, it’s like shadowboxing in thin air. Follow where new money is going if you want to get a piece of the action.

**Rule 4: Trade your plan, don’t let emotions make decisions.**

Nine out of ten people lose money from acting on impulse. Place an order on a whim, and you’re bound to lose. I’ve heard it too many times—trade your plan, and make sure it’s well-thought-out first.

**Rule 5: Don’t believe everything you hear.**

Other people’s advice is just a reference at best. The only thing that should determine your position is your own judgment. Trust your own eyes more than any influencer.

**Rule 6: Lock in the trend first, then pick your coins.**

This is what all consistently profitable traders have in common. If you get the trend right, even an average coin will perform well; if you get it wrong, even the leading coin will get hammered.

**Rule 7: Get in during an uptrend, don’t try to catch the bottom.**

Seriously, if you like bargain hunting at the bottom, the market will slap you eventually. Price always moves where resistance is lowest—the coins moving up are the smoothest ride. Wait until they’re really trending up, then follow—that’s the smart way.

**Rule 8: After a big win or loss, you must pause.**

Whether you want to add after a win or make it back after a loss, that’s emotion talking. Emotion-driven trades almost never work. In my experience, taking a break after huge wins or losses is over 90% effective. Stay out for a day or two, and you’ll see the market more clearly.

In the end, making money isn’t about inspiration or talent. It’s about having a system, discipline, and execution.

If you truly internalize these eight rules, you’ll see that many of your past losses could have been avoided.

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MultiSigFailMastervip
· 1h ago
If you go all-in without confirming the overall trend, you're done for. This really hits home. Everything you said is right, it's just that execution is the hardest part. Last year, I lost out because of emotional trading, and I'm still paying off the debts. I have to try that 90% accuracy in point eight. Staying on the sidelines to regroup sounds way better than getting beaten up over and over. I got slapped in the face again this time. Tried to catch the bottom on an altcoin, and now it's painful no matter how I exit. Relying on my own judgment is way more reliable than following big-name KOLs. I went all-in before just because I trusted some influencer, now I can barely scrape by. I can't figure out where the hot money is either. If I can't keep up, I might as well get out early.
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FromMinerToFarmervip
· 12h ago
The fourth one really hits hard, I've died countless times because of impulsiveness. --- That's right, but when that moment comes, who the hell can actually hold back? --- All eight are true, but the problem is you can only truly understand after making big profits. --- The most painful one is number seven, trying to catch the bottom that time completely wiped me out. --- This system sounds easy, but very few can actually stick with it and make money. --- That line about trusting big influencers is spot on. I used to listen to whatever so-and-so said, now I just mute them. --- I should try going flat after a huge loss and taking a break—definitely better than continuing to lose. --- I've died once every time I took action before the direction was confirmed. --- These are lessons from over ten years of experience, way better than listening to second-hand knowledge. --- The core is just one thing: the longer you survive, the more you make. I truly believe this now.
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SmartMoneyWalletvip
· 12h ago
To put it bluntly, this whole narrative is just painting a rosy picture for retail investors. The ones who actually survive aren't relying on a "discipline system," but on their ability to read chip distribution—have you looked at on-chain data? The transaction density when whales are accumulating, that's the real signal source.
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MetaverseMigrantvip
· 12h ago
That's right, trying to buy the dip is really the easiest way to lose money. I especially agree with the seventh point—so many people get wrecked thinking they've found the "bottom"... A couple of years ago, I saw a guy who insisted on bargain hunting in obscure coins, and ended up getting completely wiped out. Only later did he realize that following the hot money is the real way to go.
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StakeTillRetirevip
· 12h ago
That's absolutely right. The saying "impulse is the devil" couldn't be more true, especially when you see the market moving. --- The fourth point really hits home. I'm exactly that person who gets killed by their emotions, and it's happened more than once. --- I've completely given up on bottom-fishing. I get trapped every single time. Chasing the momentum feels way better. --- Out of the eight points, the hardest one for me is the fifth. When a friend suggests something, you just want to believe them, but in the end, you always learn your lesson the hard way. --- I actually believe this 90% accuracy rate of pausing before acting. Looking at the charts calmly really makes a huge difference. --- Knowing isn't enough—the hard part is execution. So many people hit like after reading, then turn around and go all-in again. --- Locking in your direction before picking coins—this logic is so clear. It saves you so many detours. I should have been doing this all along.
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not_your_keysvip
· 12h ago
Sounds good, but how many people can actually accomplish all eight? I've always gotten stuck on the fourth one.
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